We often over-indulge in sugar, especially during the Holidays. Our body immediately feels happy and euphoric with a fast let down, coming off of that “sugar high”. We owe it to ourselves to periodically reset the brain with real, nourishing food to our bodies, to allow for some healing and down time from all of that “pretend” energy, that comes from our continued sugar laden daily life.

Absolutely. And we want you to enjoy life!!! Love that birthday cake, a cookie at the office party or that slice of pie after dinner. Totally Fit Mama never “prohibits” food. We promote a “lifestyle change” and forming a healthy relationship with real, simple food. Food should truly be enjoyed and savored. After doing a sugar detox, you reset your taste buds. You will be amazed that even an apple tastes sweeter and sometimes only half of that cookie seems to be plenty.

100 years ago, we consumed less than 100 pounds of sugar/year; today, we are at over 200 pounds of sugar/year as individuals, that’s over 50 five-pound bags for each of us.

We know that sugar causes inflammation. Inflammation is known to be a root cause of many things: Increased risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, tooth decay, obesity, ADD/ADHD, insomnia, hair loss, ages the body and weakens bones.

OK. I want to do the detox but how can I be successful?

Plan your meals:

As soon as you subscribe to the Detox, you will have immediate access to your 14 day meal plan through your My Accounts page on our website that includes meal plans, recipes, and great snack suggestions.

For stronger success, we recommend having those healthy snacks prepared and readily available to help through the times that you have that sugar craving most.

*Get the temptation out of the house. Do the pantry clean out and donate it. The following are names of sugar to be aware of: sucrose, cane sugar, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, maltose, raw sugar… Educate yourself. Every 4g (grams) of sugar = 1 teaspoon of sugar. SCARY!!!!

Kindness with yourself:

Your detox may come with side effects like headache, digestive discomfort, aches and fatigue. This is normal if this happens, but ways around it and to move past it are higher fiber foods (oatmeal, prunes) to help flush those toxins and eliminate them from your body. Lots of water with added lemon juice helps also.

Get to really asking yourself, “Why am I craving sugar?”, and “What is going on around me that may lead to stimulating this craving”? This self-check in really leads to a better understanding of sugar cravings that often reflect a bigger craving (attention, sleep, the need for exercise…).

Physical Activity:

Being active is key for toxin elimination as it stimulates the lymphatic system. Working out, walking, yoga, anything…30 minutes/ day is optimal or at least 3 or 4 days each week.

Stay Active to Instagram during the detox:

We will be posting inspirational notes and offering open forums to you to offer thoughts and feedback during the detox.

Drinks/Snacks:

Most drinks and snacks are sugar laden, even unknowingly. Our recommended snack list has been designed to offer you sustained blood sugar and energy, without the added sugar you may be used to and think you “need”, out of habit.